Plan B

I went in to see my regular OB (for once) and nearly had a heart attack.

Before she had gotten the compiled information from the ultrasounds I had today, she informed me that she had scheduled an induction for me on the 21st of April. So, as long as I continued to avoid the preeclampsia, I would be waiting another 3 1/2 weeks until delivery.

Not to sound incredibly selfish and sick here, but I've been on bed rest for almost 2 months now. I've been told 2-3x a week that I could go into labor or get sick at "any moment". I've mentally and emotionally prepared myself for this child to come before it's due date...and you want me to wait another THREE AND A HALF WEEKS (still on the couch, no modifying my bed rest). I was irate.

However...I did get some better news later in the afternoon.

Since my last growth ultrasound, Davin has gone from the 58th percentile at 31wks 6dys (about 4 1/3 lbs) to the 20th percentile (only 5lbs). That means less than a pound in 3 weeks- when he's supposed to be gaining 1/2-3/4lbs a week.

The perionatoligist said I'm okay at the moment, since he's being so closely monitored- but she wants me delivered in 2 weeks.

Such relief for my sanity and my pregnancy depression. Unfortunately, when you're prone to depression, being stuck on the couch and isolated from the world doesn't do much for your spirits. I'm ready to move on now.

There's always a slight chance I go into labor before then, Davin's already somewhat engaged in my pelvis area. And the constant bhix contractions don't help the cause either. I'll post the induction date as soon as my OB changes it.